Follow your doctor"s instructions about treatment; about the washing of clothes, linens, and towels; and about household disinfecting. Pinworm infections are easily spread from one person to another.
Vermox tablets may be swallowed, chewed, or crushed and mixed with food.
What is Vermox?
Vermox is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.
Vermox is used to treat infections caused by worms such as whipworm, pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. It is also used to treat infections caused by more than one of these worms at the same time.
Vermox may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Vermox?
Before taking Vermox, tell your doctor about any other medical conditions that you have.
Vermox is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Vermox without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether Vermox passes into breast milk and how it might affect a nursing baby. Do not take Vermox without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Children younger than 2 years of age should not take Vermox unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
How should I take Vermox?
Take Vermox exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Vermox tablets may be swallowed, chewed, or crushed and mixed with food.
Take all of the Vermox that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
It may be up to 3 days after treatment before the worm is removed from your stomach and intestines. The amount of time it takes to cure the infection depends on how susceptible the worm is to Vermox, and how quickly your own digestive system is moving. If the infection has not been cured within 3 weeks, a second treatment may be necessary.
Fasting, laxatives, and purging will not help cure this infection.
Treatment of family members and other close contacts may be necessary. Pinworm is spread very easily to others in close contact with the infected person.
To prevent reinfection, toilets must be disinfected daily, and clothing, linens, towels, and pajamas must be changed and washed daily.
Store Vermox at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a Vermox overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
What should I avoid?
Treatment of family members and other close contacts may be necessary. Pinworm is spread very easily to others in close contact with the infected person.
To prevent reinfection, toilets must be disinfected daily, and clothing, linens, towels, and pajamas must be changed and washed daily.
What are the possible side effects of Vermox?
Stop taking Vermox and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; shortness of breath; closing of your throat; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Vermox and talk to your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, or a fever.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
What other drugs will affect Vermox?
Medicines used to treat seizures, such as phenytoin (Dilantin), ethotoin (Peganone), mephenytoin (Mesantoin), and carbamazepine (Tegretol), may decrease the effects of Vermox. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medications so that your therapy can be monitored.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Vermox. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
